HUMAN

REPRODUCTION
 Title - Reproduction
Date – 20/03/17
LEARNING QUESTION
How do multicellular organisms
reproduce?

Global Context
Scientific & Technical Innovations
OBJECTIVE – Describe the structure and function
of the male and female reproductive systems

Fallopian tube or Oviduct

Ovary

Uterus
Cervix
Endometrium
Ovary
Vagina Cross-section
OBJECTIVE – Describe the structure and function
of the male and female reproductive systems

Urinary Bladder Prostate Gland

Vas Deferens or
Ductus deferens

Urethra

Penis
Prostate Gland
Testis

Epididymis
Scrotum or Scrotal Sac
 Structure and function of female reproductive system

Organ Description Function

Ovary Oval in shape, located in pelvis

Oviduct or
fallopian tube
•Uterus

•Uterine muscular
wall &
endometrium

•Cervix

Vagina
 Structure and function of the male reproductive system
Organ Description Function
• Testes • Located outside the • Produce sperm cells, secrete male sex hormones.
body
• Epididymis • Stores sperm cells undergoing maturation.
• Network of tiny
• Scrotum • Encloses & protects testes.
tubules.
• Sac of skin holding
testes.
Vas deferens Tube extending from Carries sperm cells from testes to penis.
/sperm duct testes, joins the urethra.
Seminal vesicle Small glands. The seminal vesicle secrete a thick, clear seminal fluid
& which contains mucus and fructose that nourishes the
sperm.
Prostate gland.
The prostate gland secretes a milky white fluid that
neutralizes the acidity of any traces of urine and helps
protect the sperm from the acidic environment of the
vagina.
Both together secrete a fluid that provide nutrients & other
substances that enhance sperm cell motility.
*Sperm + fluid = semen.
Penis Made of erectile tissue Conveys sperm cells into the vagina.
  rich in blood vessels.  
Tube running in penis.
Urethra Carries urine & semen to outside of body.
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 Structure and function of female reproductive system

Organ Description Function

Ovary 2cm wide, 3.5 cm long. Produces eggs & female
reproductive hormones.
Oviduct or Tube Lined with cilia. Conveys egg towards
fallopian tube the uterus and is the site
of fertilization
•Uterus •Hollow organ •Provides protection &
sustains developing
•Uterine muscular •Made of strong muscles & embryo.
wall & blood vessels. •Contracts to push baby
endometrium during birth.
•Lower 1/3 of uterus, narrow
•Cervix tube made of a circular ring •Widens during birth.
of muscle
Vagina Tube which extends from This is the birth canal
uterus to outside of body. and also receives penis.